Experience Istanbul through its markets, neighbourhood culture and rich vegetarian cuisine on this relaxed evening food tour.
Your culinary journey begins with a scenic ferry ride across the Bosphorus to Kadıköy, one of Istanbul’s most vibrant food districts on the Asian side of the city.
Explore Kadıköy Market
Meet your culinary expert in Kadıköy and stroll through the colourful lanes of the historic food market, where locals have shopped for generations.
Discover traditional delicatessens, bakeries, greengrocers and specialty food shops while learning about the ingredients that form the heart of Turkish cooking.
Your culinary expert will introduce you to the stories behind the foods and explain how Turkey’s geography, seasons and different regional cultures have shaped its remarkably diverse cuisine.
Traditional Turkish Dinner
After exploring the market, sit down for dinner at one of Kadıköy’s best-known traditional Turkish cuisine restaurant.
Turkish cuisine offers an extraordinary variety of vegetarian dishes, many of which have been part of everyday home cooking for generations. Seasonal vegetables, pulses, grains, herbs, olive oil and yoghurt are at the heart of this culinary tradition.
Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared vegetarian specialties, chosen according to the season and the dishes of the day. These may include vegetables cooked in olive oil, stuffed vegetables, pulses, pilafs, salads and other classics of the traditional Turkish kitchen.
Finish your evening with a traditional Turkish dessert accompanied by tea or coffee.
A Taste of Local Istanbul
More than simply a food tour, this is an opportunity to experience the everyday rhythms of Kadıköy — its bustling market, neighbourhood food culture and the generous vegetarian traditions of the Turkish table.
Minimum 2 participants
Private tours are available upon request.
Please let us know in advance about any food allergies or dietary requirements.
